[Pratik]: Range Shiftling, Amplification.
While Pratik's Range Shiftling, Shadow Lord, does not possess any offensive feats, he compensates by using Amplification to boost his physical stats against Wedgermio.
Wedgermio, in response, used basic sorcery techniques to enhance his own physical stats as well, and thus, a fierce battle began.
Wedgermio (thinking): I see… he analyzed my Dark Energy Reserve pathways in our last confrontation and activated his Range Shiftling at the perfect moment in this fight. Since he has already analyzed my pathways—and also observed me using my techniques for some time—he has replicated them within this Range Shiftling.
While Wedgermio was still thinking, Pratik landed a powerful punch straight to his face.
It felt as if the black ground beneath them cracked open and consumed both of them.
It felt like drowning… or at least, that's how Wedgermio perceived it.
Pratik, however, moved effortlessly.
Wedgermio (thinking): Of course he would. It's his own technique.
As soon as Pratik closed the distance again, Wedgermio created a massive sword using his sorcery and dashed toward the approaching Pratik.
The moment their swords clashed, the fluid-like darkness surrounding them was blown away with immense force.
[Wedgermio]: You have grown much stronger. Bravo. However, you lack the most important thing required in this battle.
Wedgermio kicked Pratik with a leg coated in Dark Energy, sending him flying backward.
[Wedgermio]: We call it… KILLING INTENT!
That kick would have normally shattered Pratik's bones, but thanks to Range Shiftling: Amplification, he increased his durability at the exact moment of impact.
[Pratik]: Range Shif—
Suddenly, Pratik coughed up blood.
[Wedgermio]: That is your limit. Even many trained sorcerers cannot activate more than two Range Shiftlings at once. Now can you see it? Your defeat.
Wedgermio approached Pratik, ready to deliver the final blow. But—
[Pratik]: Range Shiftling, Seal.
Chains erupted and began binding Wedgermio.
His movements ceased.
Pratik coughed up more blood.
[Pratik]: You are right.
Wedgermio looked at him with slight confusion.
[Pratik]: I lack killing intent. I have never killed anyone before… and even now, I hesitate to do so. I lack something that is necessary for many missions. However…
Pratik lifted his head and looked at Wedgermio with fully determined eyes.
[Pratik]: I don't need it… at least not for you.
Pratik's eyes turned blood-red.
He was breathing heavily.
[Pratik]: It is true… there will always be a limit, no matter how high you climb. However, I will be the one to define my limits—not anyone else!
As he said this, he clenched his fist.
Suddenly, it felt as if his entire arm was engulfed in flames. He punched Wedgermio—and this time, Wedgermio coughed blood. His ribs broke.
His healing… slowed down.
This was the first time Pratik had coated a part of his body with Dark Energy Reserves, and as a result, his blow became far more lethal.
Whether it was intentional or coincidental did not matter.
What mattered… was that he had started climbing the ladder higher.
[Wedgermio]: That's quite idealistic. But do you really have time to waste on me when your captain is getting beaten by Crocus?
Pratik's red eyes widened.
Yes… he didn't have the time.
Suddenly, he fell to his knees.
The strain on his body had become too much.
Wedgermio, on the other hand, spat out more blood and collapsed unconscious.
*
It seemed like Crocus was playing with Mala.
He was dodging her attacks easily as if he was fighting against some toddler.
Mala (thinking): This is bad. How long will that boy take again? I don't think I can handle it for too long.
Before Mala could land her most powerful punch, Crocus disappeared and then a huge lightning bolt struck Mala.
Crocus started floating in air. He is Hunter Dragon, the strongest Dragoling.
[Crocus]: It was quite pathetic display of power from you. Are you really a sorcerer? The standard of sorcerers these days have fallen far too much. You are nothing compared to what Team GATTSKALT was.
[Mala]: Shut up lizard. I wasn't asking feedback.
That lightning bolt did less damage than his words.
Mala was feeling frustrated.
Without wasting any time she tried to summon a summoning being (usually called Ahvaham).
But before she could complete, it felt like a sword hit her.
She wasn't wrong, there was a huge sword wound near her torso.
When she tried to look in the sky, Crocus wasn't there.
[Crocus]: See, you can't see.
He said standing behind her.
[Crocus]: I will present you will two choices. Kill yourself, or I will kill you myself.
Mala fell on her knees bleeding badly.
[Mala]: And I choose none. Hah!
She said with a bitter laugh.
[Crocus] : I hope human heart is slightly towards right side.
Saying that, he penetrated the sword in her chest.
Mala coughed a lot of blood and fell silent.
[Crocus]: What a disappointment.
Crocus started walking back but just then he felt a distortion in space.
[Mala]: Range Shiftling, Booster.
At this stage, where death was closer to her than life, Mala hit her first maximiser.
(Author's note :-Human heart is generally leaned slightly towards left side , not right dear Crocus.)
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EXTRAS:
Divine Weapons
These weapons were created to counter even omnipotent beings. These weapons once chosen by their user, disappear after the death of their user and spawn back at their original position in the Living Verse.
Divine Weapons have stages, they evolve with the soul energy feeding. More death gives them increase their tendency to evolve. But as high as they go in stage, they need far more energy than previous stage ascension.
For example, to evolve to stage 2, 2500 Unit energy is required then for ascension to stage 3 , 125000 unit energy is required, for stage 4 , 6250000 unit energy is required etc
There are only seven Divine Weapons across whole Living Verse.
The Divine Weapons according to their power are
1) World Destroyer 'unknown'.
2) World Preserver 'unknown'.
3) Reality Executioner 'unknown'.
4) Concept Breaker,Raktika.
5) Hope Crusher, Rudra.
6) Divine Protection, Armara.
7) Divine Weapon, Chakra.
Asura Community currently holds Raktika and Rudra while others Divine Weapons are scattered elsewhere.
This list is from the perspective of Kae. He had collected every single detail about these weapons from every single true source of far away ancient era. However even he doubts about the existence of first two Divine Weapons due to their secrecy. Because even in ancient texts and sculptures, it was said that first two Divine Weapons were NEVER EVER USED BEFORE. ALSO NO ONE WEILDED THEM.